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Cost Accountant | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Plainwell seeking Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Plainwell that are adding Cost Accountants to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and report on root causes.
• Perform inventory valuation for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and profitability analyses for management.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process for production costs.
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Provide cost data to support product pricing decisions and new product development.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ERP system implementations or upgrades.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Management Accountant, Product Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Cost Controller, Operations Finance Analyst, Budget Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

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